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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,901, 1,001,695.90 and 403,599.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,901, 1,001,695.90 and 403,599.24 is: 556,940.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,901 : 1,001,695.90 = 403,599.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,901/1,001,695.90 = 403,599.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,901x = 1,001,695.90 × 403,599.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,901x = 404,283,703,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,283,703,951.12/725,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,940.55

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